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Pello Pello PXII

ApprovedApproved Jun 30, 2022Last verified Nov 8, 2026View on USA Pickleball
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Specifications

Aramid / Nomex honeycombListed as "Nomex Honeycomb"
Core thickness13 mm
ShapeNot listed
Outline (per USA Pickleball)Rectangle with round corners
Face materialCarbon fiber
Surface finishSmooth, sanded, polished
Cell size8mm
MD numberPXII
WeightNot listed
Not listed
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LengthNot listed
WidthNot listed
Handle lengthNot listed
Grip circumferenceNot listed
MSRP (manufacturer list price)Not listed
Release yearNot listed
Manufacturer pageNot listed

Source: USA Pickleball Approved Equipment List. Specs not on the official list show as "Not listed" until we verify them.

Weights, dimensions and MSRP come from manufacturer or retailer pages, are checked by an editor before they appear, and link to their source. MSRP is the list price on the date shown, not a live price.

13 mm
Length class not listed · illustration, not to scale

What these specs mean

Core thickness
Thinner cores (about 13 mm and under) typically feel firmer and send the ball off the face faster: more power and a crisper feel, with less touch on soft shots.
Core material
Nomex honeycomb is a hard, paper-based aramid core. It is typically louder and more powerful than polypropylene, with less cushioning for touch shots.
Face
Carbon fiber faces are stiff and light, generally favoring control and a consistent response.

These are typical tendencies of each construction. Weight, balance, surface treatment and each brand's specific materials also change how a paddle plays.

How it compares

  • Thicker than 12% of the 3,818 approved paddles with a listed core thickness.
  • Aramid / Nomex honeycomb cores: 30 of the 3,946 approved paddles with a listed core material (1%).
  • 1 of 2 approved aramid / nomex honeycomb-core paddles first approved in 2022.
  • Carbon fiber faces: 1,931 of the 3,946 approved paddles with a listed face material (49%).

Browse similar: 13mm Pickleball Paddles · Carbon Fiber Pickleball Paddles

Pro tour legality (UPA-A)

Amateur and USA Pickleball–sanctioned events accept paddles on the USA Pickleball list. PPA Tour and MLP pro events require UPA-A certification.

UPA-A
Not on the UPA-A list

We only link a UPA-A entry when brand, model and core thickness clearly match; uncertain pairs wait for review. If you think this paddle is on the UPA-A list, check the source below.

UPA-A approved paddle list ·Decertified and delisted paddles

Where to buy

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    Core:
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    Thickness:
    16 mm
    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
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    Approved:
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Aramid / Nomex honeycomb core, 13 mm.

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    Thickness:
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    Shape:
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    Approved:
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  • Mio Sports

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    Thickness:
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    Shape:
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    Core:
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    Thickness:
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    Shape:
    Not listed
    Face:
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    Approved:
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